Genesis 4:1-15
Apparently this lesson was supposed to be on jealousy and getting along with your family. I've never really had an issue with jealousy and I don't live with my parents any more, so this passage spoke to my heart in a different way.
In my eyes I saw Abel as a servant to God, bringing him the best sheep when the time came for sacrifice. I do recognize that God is a jealous God and wants only the best; nothing less will be tolerated. I understand that Cain killed Abel out of jealousy over God's "favoring" him. But I read more into the difference in Cain and Abel's faith.
Truly, Abel was not around very long in the passage, but his faith is evident. He brings the best the first time to God. He doesn't waiver. He is a servant of God and only wants to please Him. Cain brought his crop, yes. But from what is understood about this passage, the crop was not the best. To me this related to being "lukewarm" as a Christian. God doesn't want that. He doesn't care about lukewarm. He wants HOT or COLD. And He says straight up, I would rather you be COLD in your faith than lukewarm. Basically, I would rather you not be a Christ-follower than be a Christian on Sunday (maybe even Wednesday night if you care to show up to church) and be cursing, drinking, partying, and having sex Monday-Saturday! WOW!!!!!! And that thought is what hit me...I need to be and bring my BEST to God at all times. But I asked Him to help me make the sacrafices necessary to be that for Him. I can't do this on my own. I recognize that. So, I want His help.
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